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We find by experience that we have a transforming influence over all material
objects , and are able to change their modes and forms at our pleasure . We can
turn not only forests into fields , but mountains into plains . We can give form , and
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We find by experience that we have a transforming influence over all material
objects , and are able to change their modes and forms at our pleasure . We can
turn not only forests into fields , but mountains into plains . We can give form , and
...
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We are able to move or new modify some things around us ; but we cannot give
existence to the smallest atom . To produce something out of nothing requires a
far greater cause than it does merely to move or new modify things which already
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We are able to move or new modify some things around us ; but we cannot give
existence to the smallest atom . To produce something out of nothing requires a
far greater cause than it does merely to move or new modify things which already
...
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The being , therefore , who created this world , must be able to do every thing
which lies within the limits of possibility . By creating one world , he has displayed
a power sufficient to create as many worlds as space itself can contain .
The being , therefore , who created this world , must be able to do every thing
which lies within the limits of possibility . By creating one world , he has displayed
a power sufficient to create as many worlds as space itself can contain .
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We have a right to collect evidence upon any subject , from any who are able to
give us information about it . And in many cases , before we have gained such
information we are not duly prepared to form a decisive opinion . The more ...
We have a right to collect evidence upon any subject , from any who are able to
give us information about it . And in many cases , before we have gained such
information we are not duly prepared to form a decisive opinion . The more ...
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When the great and essential doctrines of the gospel are preached to them , they
are obliged to judge of them according to the best evidence they are able to
obtain , both from others , and from their own serious and impartial examination .
When the great and essential doctrines of the gospel are preached to them , they
are obliged to judge of them according to the best evidence they are able to
obtain , both from others , and from their own serious and impartial examination .
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Page 443 - Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against .principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.
Page 51 - But that ye may know that the Son of man hath power on earth to forgive sins, (then saith He to the sick of the palsy,) Arise, take up thy bed, and go unto thine house.
Page 187 - For our rejoicing is this, the testimony of our conscience, that in simplicity and godly sincerity, not with fleshly wisdom, but by the grace of God, we have had our conversation in the world, and more abundantly to you-ward.
Page 79 - But I certify you, brethren, that the gospel which was preached of me is not after man. For I neither received it of man, neither was I taught it, but by the revelation of Jesus Christ.
Page 420 - And when he had spoken these things, while they beheld, he was taken up; and a cloud received him out of their sight. And while they looked steadfastly toward heaven as he went up, behold, two men stood by them in white apparel; which also said, Ye men of Galilee, why stand ye gazing up into heaven ? This same Jesus, which is taken up from you into heaven, shall so -come in like manner as ye have seen him go into heaven.
Page 418 - For if the word spoken by angels was steadfast, and every transgression and disobedience received a just recompence of reward, how shall we escape, if we neglect so great salvation...
Page 170 - If any man teach otherwise, and consent not to wholesome words, even the words of our Lord Jesus Christ, and to the doctrine which is according to godliness ; he is proud, knowing nothing...
Page 99 - Which of you convinceth me of sin ?. And if I say the truth, why do ye not believe me ? He that is of God heareth God's words : ye therefore hear them not, because ye are not of God.
Page 243 - For if God spared not the angels that sinned, but cast them down to hell, and delivered them into chains of darkness, to be reserved unto judgment...
Page 536 - Not as though I had already attained, either were already perfect: but I follow after, if that I may apprehend that for which also I am apprehended of Christ Jesus. Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before, I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.
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| Title | The Works of Nathanael Emmons: With a Memoir of His Life, Volume 4 Volume 4 of THE WORKS OF NATHANAEL EMMONS, NATHANAEL EMMONS The Works of Nathanael Emmons: With a Memoir of His Life, Nathanael Emmons |
| Author | Nathanael Emmons |
| Editor | Jacob Ide |
| Publisher | Crocker and Brewster, 1842 |
| Original from | the University of California |
| Digitized | 25 Jan 2008 |
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